When a Firm Identifies Old Technologies That Can Be Exploited

question 223

Multiple Choice

When a firm identifies old technologies that can be exploited in new ways or develops new business models to give customers more than they've come to expect from current products in a specific market, it is engaging in

• A)the new-product development process.
• B)disruptive innovation.
• C)line extension.
• D)business analysis.
• E)concept testing.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive Industry

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Economic Profits

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing the excess over the opportunity cost.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and free entry and exit, leading to price-taking behavior.

Nonprice Competition

Competition based on distinguishing one’s product by means of product differentiation and then advertising the distinguished product to consumers.